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IndiGo to levy fuel charge for domestic, international flights from Mar 14

IndiGo will start levying fuel charges ranging from Rs 425 to Rs 2,300 on domestic and international flight tickets from March 14 amid the steep surge in jet fuel prices due to the ongoing war between the US, Israel and Iran. The move will increase the airfares. For domestic flights and those within the Indian subcontinent, the fuel charge will be Rs 425, while it will be Rs 900 for the Middle East services, the airline said in a statement on Friday. The fuel charge will be Rs 1,800 for South East Asia and China, Africa and West Asia flights, and Rs 2,300 for Europe flights. Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) accounts for nearly 40 per cent of an airline's operational costs. While announcing the introduction of the fuel charge, the airline said the measure has been taken due to the significant surge in fuel prices following the ongoing geopolitical issues in the Middle East. "While offsetting the entire impact of this fuel price surge requires a very substantial adjustment to fares, Ind

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 8:40 PM IST

India will get safe passage through Hormuz in next 2-3 hours: Iran envoy

India will get safe passage through Hormuz in next 2-3 hours: Iran envoy

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 8:31 PM IST

LPG production up 30%, fuel supply stable, says govt amid West Asia crisis

The government said India has enough petrol, diesel and crude stocks despite the West Asia conflict; LPG output has risen 30 per cent and people are urged not to panic buy fuel

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 5:10 PM IST

Stock market crash today: Sensex tanks 1470 pts, Nifty drops 2%; Energy crisis erodes ₹9.5-trn m-cap

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights Friday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 2.62 per cent and 2.52 per cent down, respectively

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 3:41 PM IST

The $4.6 bn mistake: How India chased silver to $120 but blinked at the dip

The report highlights a clear divergence in behavior between Indian retail investors and global institutional players, identifying four distinct phases in the silver ETF net flow.

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 2:00 PM IST

Strait of Hormuz blockade: Can it lift Reliance Industries' O2C earnings?

Motilal Oswal has reiterated 'Buy' with a target of ₹1,750, noting that if current supply disruptions persist through the first half of FY27, there could be an 8.5 per cent upside to RIL's Ebitda

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 1:35 PM IST

West Asia war erodes ₹30-trn investor wealth in 2 wks: Why is D-St jittery?

In just the past week, the total mcap of BSE-listed companies has fallen by about ₹15.9 trillion from ₹449.35 trillion on March 6

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 12:53 PM IST

Voltas, Blue Star, LG: Will the LPG crisis weigh on air conditioner stocks?

Analysts are positive on AC stocks amid strong summer demand outlook, though they caution that LPG/PNG shortages and rising input costs could impact production in near-term

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 12:19 PM IST

US visa, tax scam worth millions! 2 Indian-origin men face 420 years jail

Pennsylvania-based brothers Bhaskar and Arun Savani found guilty in a multi-state racketeering conspiracy involving visa fraud, Medicaid fraud, tax evasion and money laundering

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 12:13 PM IST

Crypto rebounds: Bitcoin nears $72k, Ethereum $2,200; altcoins follow suit

On a weekly basis, the flagship token Bitcoin has surged 9.13 per cent from $65,969.78 recorded on March 8, while Ethereum posted a gain of nearly 11 per cent from $1,936.60 on the same date

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 12:12 PM IST

Chart check: Adani Total Gas above 200-DMA; should you buy, sell or hold?

Market strategist Anand James of Geojit highlights that in the past ATGL stock reversed sharply after crossing the 200-DMA, therefore, one should be cautiously positive with a stop at ₹580.

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 11:53 AM IST

Nifty Metal index plunges 4%; Nalco, Hindalco, Tata Steel crack up to 7%

Nifty Metal index: At 10:45 AM on Friday; the metal index was the top sectoral indices loser down 4.3 per cent as against 1.3 per cent decline in the Nifty 50.

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 11:50 AM IST

No Fed rate cut, Dollar rally may keep gold prices under pressure: Analyst

Rising oil prices and a stronger dollar are limiting gold's safe-haven appeal as markets reassess Fed rate cut expectations

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 11:47 AM IST

UBS sees 45% upside in Eureka Forbes; says market under-appreciating stock

UBS has initiated coverage on Eureka Forbes with a 'Buy' rating and 12-month target price of ₹640, implying 44.6 per cent upside from current levels

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 11:29 AM IST

Dividend, bonus, rights issue: Keep an eye on these 4 stocks next week

Investors will keep an eye on DIC India, as the company has declared a final dividend of ₹3 per share, with the record date fixed on March 16

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 11:22 AM IST

MOFSL upbeat on Va Tech Wabag despite Middle East tensions; sees 54% upside

Va Tech Wabag is well-positioned for sustained growth, with regular order inflows and normal project execution in the Middle East despite current escalating tensions

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 11:18 AM IST

Markets are not fully pricing in West Asia war impact, says Chris Wood

Closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the lifeline for global oil and gas transit, also remains closed. As a result, crude oil and gas prices have been on an upward spiral in the last few days.

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 11:16 AM IST

Friday the 13th: Nifty's 13th fall of over 1% in 2026? Experts decode

Nifty fall today:On a year-to-date basis, the Nifty has shed nearly 11 per cent, with near 7 per cent of the fall coming this March amid the US-Iran war. Analysts fear further downside for the market.

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 11:05 AM IST

Silver to remain choppy as Iran war lifts oil prices, US dollar demand

Silver prices are expected to remain volatile as surging oil lifts the dollar and reduces Fed rate-cut hopes, while Iran war tensions keep markets on edge

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 11:03 AM IST

GE Shipping rallies 13% in 4 days; stock nears record high; here's why

In the first nine months of fiscal 2026, GE Shipping's operating performance in the shipping business remained healthy.

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 11:00 AM IST

Vodafone Idea shares may rally 25%, says HDFC Sec; recommends buy the dip

Vodafone Idea share price target: HDFC Securities has recommended 'Buy' and add on dips on Vi stock in the band of ₹8 to ₹9, with a fair value (target price) of ₹12

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 10:51 AM IST

Innovision extends IPO to Mar 17, cuts price band: Check subscription, GMP

Innovision has revised the price band to ₹494-519 per share from the earlier ₹521-548 per share

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 10:03 AM IST

Govt appoints KV Ramana Murty as whole-time member of Sebi for 3-year term

Kompella Venkata Ramana Murty, a 1991-batch Indian Defence Accounts Service officer, appointed whole-time member of Sebi for three years

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 9:11 AM IST

ICICI Securities lowers CDSL target on higher costs, slower KYC arm growth

ICICI Securities has trimmed its target price on Central Depository Services (CDSL) to ₹1,180 from ₹1,500, while maintaining a 'Hold' rating

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 8:57 AM IST

16 and counting: Oil, cargo ships becoming targets in West Asia conflict

Before the war, about 80 oil and gas tankers crossed the strait daily, moving roughly 20 million barrels; Now, shipping has plunged, with barely one or two vessels able to pass each day

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 8:53 AM IST

Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen to step down amid investor concerns over AI

The maker of Photoshop and other products for creative arts professionals is among a group of application software companies, seen as struggling to win in face of AI startups

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 8:35 AM IST

Apple lowers app store cut in China in move to fend off local regulators

The company said that its commission is changing from 30 per cent to 25 per cent for its mainland China App Store

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 8:21 AM IST

Unilever plans to boost CEO pay, overhaul incentives to attract US talent

In 2026, if CEO Fernando Fernández hits the top performance target, his pay could exceed $21 million; if Unilever's share price also rises 50%, his compensation may surpass $26 million

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 8:07 AM IST

Creamy layer in OBC quota cannot be decided solely on parents' income: SC

Top court says income alone cannot determine OBC creamy layer status; parental post and service category must also be considered

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 7:58 AM IST

Iran weakened by strikes but regime change not guaranteed: Netanyahu

The Israeli premier asserted that the war was inevitable once Iran accelerated efforts to revive its nuclear and missile programs following the June 2025 conflict

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 7:48 AM IST

Stocks to Watch today: ACME Solar, Gravita India, Kalpataru, Raymond Realty

Stocks to Watch today, March 13: Aurobindo Pharma, Godrej Properties, KPI Green Energy, JK Lakshmi Cement, Max Financial Services, and Nectar Lifesciences are among the top stocks to remain in focus

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 7:26 AM IST

No life insurance for Mojtaba Khamenei, says Israeli PM Netanyahu

Asserting that the joint US-Israel campaign against Iran is "going better than expected" and Israel is "stronger than ever", Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said there was "no life insurance" for Iran's newly chosen Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. Responding to a question about whether Israel would target Khamenei and Hezbollah leader Naem Qassem, Netanyahu said, "I wouldn't take out a life insurance policy on any of the leaders of the terror organisations." Mojtaba's father, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in joint US-Israel strikes on February 28. Israel launched its campaign dubbed "Roaring Lion" on February 28 against Iran, which was joined by the US which gave it the name "Epic Fury", with the claimed objective of "foiling Iran's nuclear ambitions, dismantling its missile programme and delivering a crushing blow to its regional proxies". On the topic of toppling the regime in Iran, the Israeli prime minister said that the US and

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 7:09 AM IST

US gives nod for sale of more Russian oil already at sea amid Iran war

The measure, which applies only to oil loaded before March 12, expands upon a month-long waiver given to India last week, which was intended for crude loaded on ships before March 5

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 6:58 AM IST

F&O Trade: Analyst suggests bear spread on Nifty for March 30; check levels

Short build up is seen in the Nifty Futures, where Open interest rose by 3 per cent along with price fall of 1 per cent, said Nandish Shah, technical research analyst at HDFC Securities

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 6:53 AM IST

Datanomics: India's natural gas squeeze amid rising West Asia conflict

India's LNG imports have more than doubled in the last decade from $6 billion in FY17 to nearly $15 billion in FY25

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 11:17 PM IST

RBI-Esma pact likely to need reboot if India's concerns not resolved

EU regulator's demand to audit Indian central counterparties' books seen as extraterritorial

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 11:09 PM IST

AC makers flag production risks as LPG shortage worsens amid West Asia war

Air-conditioner makers warn of production risks as LPG shortages linked to the West Asia conflict disrupt supply of fuel used in brazing and coating processes

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 11:07 PM IST

HCLTech Chennai employees asked to work from home amid LPG crisis

IT services firm allows employees at its Chennai centre to work from home as LPG shortages disrupt canteen operations; some peers also see limited food services

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 11:00 PM IST

Extended stay of Indians back from W Asia may trigger tax implications

Under the Income-tax Act, residential status is primarily determined by the number of days an individual spends in India during a financial year

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 10:55 PM IST

Fixed tenures may be next for upper-layer NBFC chiefs under new norms

Proposal could mirror RBI's 15-year limit for private bank leaders

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 10:50 PM IST

Tiruppur picks up the threads, but West Asia war tugs at its fabric

US tariff relief restarts Dollar Town's knitting machines, revives stalled exports, yet the Iran curveball threatens to fray town's delicate recovery

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 11:35 PM IST

West Asia war forces course correction for Indian students as fears rise

Region known for affordability and simpler visa processes now in turmoil, leaving students to rethink overseas education

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

Oil unlikely to hit $200 a barrel despite war shock: US Energy Secy

Oil prices jumped more than 9 per cent to nearly $100 a barrel

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 10:13 PM IST

Strait of Hormuz will stay closed, used as leverage, warns Mojtaba Khamenei

In his first comments as Supreme Leader, Khamenei said the critical Strait of Hormuz would remain closed as a means of leverage and that all US bases in the region should be closed immediately

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 8:10 PM IST

February retail inflation rises to 3.21% from 2.74% in Jan on new series

CPI inflation increased by 47 basis points year-on-year in February, data showed

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 5:37 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Oil, gas supply crunch rattles St; Sensex drops 829 pts, Nifty ends below 23,700

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Thursday: Broader markets fell in line with the benchmark indices. The Nifty MidCap and the SmallCap ended 0.37 per cent and 0.69 per cent down, respectively

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 3:44 PM IST

Can Apple's MacBook Neo topple Windows-based PCs' dominance in India?

Whether the MacBook Neo proves to be a disruptive force or remains a niche offering will become clear over time. For now, the question of buying a Mac is increasingly entering mainstream conversation

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 3:43 PM IST